"Life and soul of any party": Family pay tribute to father-of-three who died in collision

Tributes have been paid to a father-of-three after he died in a collision in West Yorkshire.

Nicholas Akeroyd, 32, died in a single vehicle collision on Moor End Road in Halifax at around 2.40pm on Wednesday, October 28.

Emergency services attended, but he died at the scene.

Officers from the Major Collisions Enquiry Team are still appealing for any information.

Paying tribute, Nicholas’ family said: “Nick was a loving husband and an amazing dad to three children, loved by all.

“Nick was the life and soul of any party and would light up the room as soon as he walked in. Nick will be missed by anyone who knew him.”

Detective Sergeant Natalie King of the Major Collision Enquiry Team said: “We are continuing to support Nicholas’ family through this terrible time and are our investigation is still ongoing.

“We’ve been following a number of lines of enquiry since the incident but would urge anyone with any information to get in touch.”

Any witnesses including anyone who may have footage of the incident or saw the motorbike prior to the collision is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by reporting it online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat quoting reference 856 of 28 October

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